Clattering rear brakes!
Clattering rear brakes!
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Jcerb

Original Poster:

344 posts

187 months

Sunday 23rd October 2011
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Since a 12k service i have noticed my rear brakes clatter quite a bit of the time, hard braking stops it for a little time then starts again! I was told to let them bed in, but i have done a good 200 miles and no change. Could this be due to th skimming of the discs? Thanks for any input.

ridds

8,372 posts

273 months

Sunday 23rd October 2011
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Known issue, silicone sealant the pads to the caliper pistons. The return springs are not man enough for the job.

Who did the brakes? Obviously not a Cerb specialist. wink

StevelKinevil

165 posts

180 months

Sunday 23rd October 2011
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Anti-rattle springs/shims left out?

I cant see a sensible skim causing rattle like that, anyway the pistons will push out to compensate.

gruffalo

8,150 posts

255 months

Sunday 23rd October 2011
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What Ridds said, common problem.

Jcerb

Original Poster:

344 posts

187 months

Sunday 23rd October 2011
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Racing Green did the service, and i was told to let them bed in! Think i'll take it back for them to sort. After the price of the service!

cerbera8

205 posts

313 months

Sunday 23rd October 2011
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My cerb had same problem, was serviced by well known specialist prior to buying, had new brake pads, mimtex i believe which clattered badly after about 10 miles. Had them looked at twice now and finally fitted the anti squeal shims from clever trevor (racing green spares) and so far so good after 40 miles. They are £12 and are just squares of tape that stick to the back of the pads.

HarryW

16,027 posts

298 months

Monday 24th October 2011
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TADTS, as said smear of sealant on the back or fit those thin rubber/silicon pads between the two, mine are rattling at the mo but I can barely hear over the exhaust hehe.

Ireland

3,517 posts

243 months

Monday 24th October 2011
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I'd reckon it's that the little springs have broken.